365 Days of Love, Encouragement, & Thanks

1 act of love. 1 word, phrase, or sentence of encouragement. 1 thought of gratitude. 365 days. 365일동안 사랑, 소망과 감사. 내 삶에 사랑, 소망과 감사가 넘치길... ^^ Purpose: to live a life of love, encouragement, and gratitude daily Facebook: www.facebook.com/jo1genie Twitter:...

[jo1genie]

I captured this moment and posted it 6 years ago. 5 years ago, I was yearning to be free in New Zealand and watching/listening to "I" while preparing for an exam that I'm yet again preparing for today. 4 years ago, I was just thankful to be alive and learning more about myself and the beauty and strength in vulnerability. 3 years ago, I was on the verge of quitting a program that I had just started a month and a half into it. 2 years ago, I was discovering another dimension of my purpose and enjoying being in the drum lab again after 7 years. 1 year ago, I was wondering what I was getting myself into again with another challenging program and yet thankful for the past 5 years and the reason for the above photo and the resulting motivation and inspiration for my purpose. Today, I'm reflecting on my journey during the past 8 years. Yes, I've matured and grown, and I'm thankful for that. I've discovered part of my purpose and picked up some skills and knowledge along the way.

But I also feel like I've been going around in circles ever since 2012. I would advance and then encounter a roadblock. I would get knocked down, sometimes by tripping myself, but get back up somehow and try again. I would try and try and try and try again but still not get that final triumph, even though I did earn those small victories. Now, I'm getting tired and starting to lose my way again. What's the point anymore? All I see is others get to that destination while I'm stuck like that fly, that 파리 in g.o.d's 3rd album intro.

And yet I'm again reminded of Romans 8:28, and I hold on to that promise while I reignite the engine and restart the car for one more lap. It's the last shot I've got, and I am not throwin' away my shot like Hamilton.

So just like how "What Faith Can Do" was the song in 2013 and "I" was the song in 2015, "내게 들려주고 싶은 말 (Dear Me)" is the song in 2020. Because I love myself, I trust myself. Because of my faith in Christ.

길었던 어둠을 견딘 나를 봐

또다시 밤이 와도 숨지 않아

내 곁엔 내가 있어

밝아올 하늘 그 위로

퍼져가는 빛이 되어 난 날아가

언젠가는 나에게도

들려줄 수만 있다면

I love myself

I trust myself

기억해줄래 (기억해줄래)

Hey, I trust myself

기억해줘

I love myself

I trust myself

So whatever it takes. We're in the Endgame now. APTAT. Purpose 💚💙

[jo1genie]

“Part of the journey is the end.” - Tony Stark Felt like I was in the endgame so many times during this program, BUT with the help of so many, I made it through and never gave up, just like the Avengers and Liverpool and Tottenham this past week. Now I’m finally at the end of this journey and ready to move on to the next stage, the next phase. #ironman #avengersendgame #AvengersAssemble #TrojansAssemble #uscgrad ❤💛 #americas🍑 #americas🦷 #whateverittakes #nevergiveup #championsleague #liverpool #tottenhamhotspur #coys #⚽ #aptat #purpose #donatelife 💙💚 #usc #hermanostrowschoolofdentistry #dh #classof2019 #teamcap #graduationcap #🎓 #thankful🙏 (at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC) https://www.instagram.com/jo1genie/p/BxS2ZSNDfBt/?igshid=3r78s113f9g0

[jo1genie]

There were 2 stories that gave me so much hope during a turbulent 2016: the story of Ava and the story of the Trojan football team. Even though I'll have to meet Ava someday in heaven, she fought on 'til the end. To me, she's a Trojan with her "fight on" spirit. I mean, just look at this girl run to the altar with her walker to receive her portion of the communion:  https://www.facebook.com/teamavabright/photos/a.1732226766992188.1073741828.1731864397028425/1860453534169510/?type=3&theater

And the Trojan football team? They truly lived up to their name. Last night's epic Rose Bowl victory summarized the 2016 season: fighting on through adversity and emerging victorious. After the 3rd loss, I knew that wasn't the end. It's a good thing the losses came in the beginning of the season and not towards the end like they usually do and when it matters most. So what happened after that 3rd loss? They trusted each other and became stronger and better. After those 3 losses came 9 straight wins. NINE. Regardless of Adoree Jackson's decision to enter the NFL draft, we still have a solid team led by solid coaches and a solid quarterback and #1 Heisman candidate. And even if there are injuries and other setbacks like there usually are, we will emerge victorious. Because we are Trojans and we fight on! And just like Coach Helton's first words post-game: all glory to God :) #faithfamilyfootball #fighton

[jo1genie]

Faith. Hope. Love.

Faith in the King of kings, Lord of lords, Unchanging One.

Hope of better days, a better future, a better country, a United States, a healing nation, a healing world, and peace that surpasses all understanding.

Love our neighbors. Love those with different opinions and different experiences. Love our imperfect leaders and pray that they will lead with wisdom, justice, mercy, and a heart that is like His heart. Love even our "enemies" and pray for them. Because He first loved us. Perfect love that casts out fear.

Just my thoughts and prayer this morning...

[jo1genie]

Proverbs 31:30. Blessed by Women's Retreat yesterday 😊👸 #princesses #laguna #sunset #beauty #womenwhofeartheLord #psalm191

[sootuff]

9주년 기념 싱글을 발매한다고, 멤버들에게 작사를 제안했을때, 감히 쓸 용기가 나지않았다.. 그 세월이, 어떤 단어와 문장으로도 설명되지 않을 것같아서, 9년동안 한 가수를 좋아한다는 것은 이런느낌이겠지, 대충 그런 얄팍한 이해심만으로 덤빈다는게, 죄송해서 나 뿐만이아니라, 우리중 그누구도 선뜻 나서지못했다.. 그러던중.. 난생 처음 나도 소녀시대(티파니) 콘서트에 가게되었다 (아싸) 매년 완성도 높은 무대를 올리기위해 길고긴 리허설 시간을 가지는동안 우리는 농담삼아, “나도 소녀시대콘서트 가보고싶다” “애들아 해봐봐 나저기앉아서 보게” 라고 이야기하곤했었다.. ㅎㅎ

티파니의 공연장에 도착하니.. 나한테 핑크색야광봉을 주었다. 흔들라고 ㅋㅋ

그 막대기가 뭐라고 그렇게 어색한지, 어느방향으로 흔들어야하는지, 

얼마나 세게흔들어야하는지,

계속 흔들어야하는지..? 발라드 때는 멈추는건가, 뭐 막이렇게 껐다 켰다하는데 

언제하는 건가,,ㅎㅎ 

어색하고 궁금해서 가만히 팬들이 어떻게하는지 지켜보았다.

객석에서 지켜본 팬들의 모습은… 내가 무대에있을때 계속 저런표정으로 쳐다보고있었던 건가,,? 반짝 반짝 빛나는 그 눈에 비친 내모습이, 과연 두눈에 차고 넘칠 만큼 예뻤을까,,? 9년이란 세월동안, 이런 눈으로 지켜본다는 걸 알고, 무대를 했었더라면, 나는 어땠을까..

그날, 핑크색 야광봉을 흔드는 여러분의 모습을 바로옆에서 지켜본 그날. 어떤 마음일까.. 어떤기분일까.. 어렴풋이나마 이해가 가기시작했어요..

아, 저무대위의 티파니가 내가 여기서 늘 변하지않고 이자리를 지킬거라는걸 알까..?

때로는, 열심히 응원하다가, 아픈날이 오더라도, 더 오랫동안 행복한 날을 함께할것이라는 걸 알기에, 놓을 수 없는 사이..

직접 말을 나누지않아도, 다 알수 있는 사이…

마음이 닿지않아도.. 뭐하고있을까.. 뭘하든 행복했으면좋겠다.. 생각하게되는 사이..

떄로는 내 열정에 따라와주지않아도, 난 여기서 기다려줘야지 다짐하게되는사이..

그런 일방적인 사랑을 해도, 가끔 들려주는 목소리에, 행복해지는 그런사이.

내가 여러분이라면, 내 가수의 목소리로, 나의마음을 들어보는게, 너무 행복할 것 같았어요. 그래서.. 쓰기시작했어요. 이가사의 의미가,  팬분들에 대한 소녀시대의 감사한 마음.. 일 수도 있지만, 여러분이 소녀시대를 9년동안 어떤마음으로 지켜왔는지.. 그마음을 써보려했어요. 우리도 알고있다고^^ 어떤마음으로, 어떻게 인내하고, 어떻게 아껴주고 사랑해줬는지, 우리가 다 알고있다는걸 ..그걸 알려주는 것만큼 좋은 선물도 없겠죠.

9년이라는 시간 사이에, 혹시나, 우리가 상처줬던 날들이 있었다면 부디 다 치유될만큼의 예쁜 선물이 되기를 바래요 . 오늘만큼은 그 치유된 마음으로 세상 가장 행복한 여러분이길 바래요^^

8월의 세상 가장 더운 여름날 (오늘진짜더웠어ㅜㅜ) , 수영이가.^ㅡ^

[jo1genie]

Blessed and thankful for this beautiful view on the train yesterday 😊🌊 #sandiego #sd #metrolink #coaster #train #ocean #coastline #beautifulviewonlycost5dollars #metrolinkfreeticketpromo

[jo1genie]

It’s the little things at the perfect timing that matter. One of my students gave me a gift yesterday for Teachers Appreciation Day, and I could not control the tears that fell when I read her card. Oh, how much I needed this unexpected encouragement, especially after a long, rough night. It’s like she somehow knew that this would be my last day for some time as I take a break from teaching and serving upper elementary. It was a sudden decision, so I didn’t even get the chance to prepare something special for my class. The only promise that I knew I could keep was praying for them, so I asked them to write their prayer requests. And the irony of the lesson being about Alpha and Omega, The Beginning and The End… I wish I had more time, especially with the 6th graders who will be moving up to jr high soon. It’s one of the reasons for wanting to help out with VBS and Kids’ Camp. Now all that is just a wish… Man, letting go is hard, especially letting go of things that gave me much joy and passion. During the past 3 years, I really enjoyed teaching. It has strongly influenced a pivotal part of my dental dreams: not just looking at teeth all day long as a dentist but also teaching and mentoring future dental professionals. And leading praise was something very special and meaningful. Even though I’m not a good singer or even a good dancer (though I love dancing), I enjoyed sharing the heart of worship with the students. One memory that I’ll always remember is seeing some of the girls worship wholeheartedly, singing “You Gave” with eyes closed and holding their friends’ hands. I know the teacher who will be leading praise in my place will do a good job, and I know that she has a similar desire for worship that I have, maybe even more passionate and better than me. So I trust her and will be supporting her with prayer 😊 As a sister put it, sometimes God takes away what is good because it is getting in the way of what is godly. It’s hard but I’m learning to let go and let God. Wow, I wrote a long essay…. #justneededaplacetogetmyfeelingsout

[jo1genie]

Jesus loves you more than any Valentine could. He didn't just say, "I'd catch a grenade for ya" or "I would die for you" or even "I would go through all this pain." He actually did it. While we were still his enemies (sinners), he considered us his friends for whom He laid down his life. And then was raised back to life in triumph. Just some thoughts after reading about the anatomical and physiological details of scourging/flogging and crucifixion yesterday while recovering from a hypersensitive immune system and while prepping/brainstorming for something special. And after listening to a Bruno Mars song, lol 😄 #love 💗 #valentinesunday #john1513 #youversion #grenade #triumphant ✌ #notpostingthisjustbecauseimsingleonvalentinesday 😝😩

[jo1genie]

“There is power, (Power!) Power! (Power!)” #powerintheblood #mario #jump #praise #power

USC has a lot of water fountains spread throughout the campus. There was one fountain in particular that was very special to me. When I was going through difficult, turbulent times in college, it was at this fountain that I found peace. It was at this fountain that I felt like I was in the presence of God. In fact, God WAS there. It was at this fountain that I heard these words: “You’re going to be like a fountain to other people, give them energy, life, well, water, but it’s going to be turbulent, like the water and loud, rushing. People will watch you and be pleased.”

I never would have imagined the way that God fulfilled part of that promise 6 years later. We have been doing body worship praise for children's ministry at my church lately, and I led praise for the 3rd service of upper elementary for the first time today. It didn't exactly turn out the way I envisioned it, I made a lot of mistakes, and there’s lots of room for improvement, but that's okay. I'm sure that God is still pleased :) Though I'm also sure that He would like a little more enthusiasm from the students when they worship him, hehe. Honestly, when P. James first asked me if I could lead praise, I had a lot of fears and worries. I can do the motions, but I can't sing well. I'm actually half tone-deaf. Leading praise and singing in front of people? And what if I completely mess up? I said yes, but I wasn't sure if I could do it.

But God kept reminding me throughout the week that it's not about me. It's all about HIM. Worship is telling God how awesome, great, amazing, and holy He is. It's expressing how much we love Him and want to honor him. Because of who He is. Because of what He’s done for us. Because He first loved us. So when we praise Him with our voices and with our bodies, we want to fix our eyes on Jesus and forget about all of the distractions around us (and forget about our fears and worries too). When we worship, we worship Him with all of our heart and with all of our soul and with all of our mind.

So even if I can’t sing, even if I mess up the moves, and even if the song starts in the wrong place and I miss the timing and get confused, it’s all okay. God is still pleased with our worship if we give Him our all: all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength. And even in my weakness, God still works and gives me strength. Something to remember as I start preparing for next week’s praise set and finish creating the moves for the new song I want to introduce to the students.

As I was praying and reflecting before going to bed tonight, tears fell down my face as God reminded me of His promise at that water fountain 6 years ago. I don’t know how to describe it, but it was that same feeling I had when I shared my testimony through dance at kid’s camp last summer. 

Soli Deo gloria. 

And there really is power in the blood of the Lamb :) Mario knows it too, hehe :D

[jo1genie]

Letting go of trying to do things my way, and letting God do things His way. After all, everything is safe, secure, sure, and best in His hands and in His perfect timing.

[jo1genie]

So time-consuming and hard, but worth it ^v^b #manualdexterity #vegetable #flower #basket #foodcarving #class #radish #무 #rose #butterfly #redradish #bellpeppers #paprika #parsley #rosemary #생활강좌 #too아까워 #wishitwouldlastforever #nofilter 😊🌷🌸🌹🌼💐🎂🎁🎀

[jo1genie]

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No words can describe this precious and beautiful moment for SNSD/소녀시대 and their fans, SONE, who braved through the up-and-down rollercoaster ride of 2014.

I'm posting the audio of one of the fancams (cr: nuunoot on youtube) because I want to cherish this moment and listen to this in all of its rawness. Because the rawness makes it even more beautiful. Because it allows us to appreciate the sincerity of the girls as they sing their debut song that started it all: their venture as 9 Into The New World as Girls' Generation.  And as they step out to venture into the new world again as 8, I hope that these beautiful ladies will always remember that special night of December 9, 2014.

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I had a sort-of epiphany (pun intended, Tiffany, hehe :D) moment recently while studying for chemistry: the bond connecting the Girls together is like a sigma (σ) bond, which is the strongest of the very strong covalent bond. The single bond connecting them together is made stronger with the addition of a pi (π) bond. Even though it's weaker than the sigma bond, the pi bond causes the formation of a double bond that is stronger than the single bond by itself. SONE is like that pi bond. Our support adds strength to the group. SOSHI + SONE together was an alkene with a very strong double bond connecting all of us together. Note also that the length of a double bond is shorter than a single bond. We are close to each other, no matter our physical distance. BUT something happened: a chemical reaction happened and a very special atom was removed, disturbing the double bond of this alkene. For a moment, there was confusion and the bond was broken. BUT the alkene persevered even though it hurt. Both SOSHI and SONE moved tighter and closer together to restore the damaged bond. Yes, the bond is damaged, but it is indestructible. SOSHI+SONE's combined effort shined brightly like the light from the pink ocean at Tokyo Dome on that night. Their secret? Faith (Trust). Hope. Love. 믿음. 소망, 사랑. And they wait patiently for the day when the alkene will be complete again when the special atom returns to the group.

And just as fire makes a pottery stronger and more beautiful and blue curing light allows a composite filling for the tooth to withstand chewing forces, so hard times often lead to a stronger and more beautiful product.

(Sorry for being so corny and nerdy... this is what happens the night before a chemistry final exam and when Tokyo Dome concert happens during finals week... -__-  And yes, I realized how emotionally attached I am to this group and this fandom...)

지.소.앞.소.영.소. 우리 오래가자.  이 순간의 느낌 함께 하는거야 다시 만난 우리의 세계.  사랑해, 사랑해, 사랑해~~! 

[jo1genie]

syofgg on Instagram

While many celebrities/entertainers/famous people that post their Ice Bucket Challenge video on Instagram post one, maybe two, videos of the challenge, this warm-hearted lady decides to post SEVEN videos, thoroughly explaining what it's for, that it's not just an event but something that we should give our continuous attention and care towards, how we should not just pour a bucket of ice water down our bodies but also donate to the cause, and the specific info of where the donation should be sent to (if you're in Korea), all before enjoying that bucket of ice. Oh, and a friendly reminder afterwards to donate, in case you forgot after being drenched with that ice cold water:

A video posted by Sooyoung (@syofgg) on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:13am PDT

A video posted by Sooyoung (@syofgg) on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:14am PDT

A video posted by Sooyoung (@syofgg) on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:16am PDT

A video posted by Sooyoung (@syofgg) on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:19am PDT

http://instagram.com/p/r9V34-rVvO/?modal=true http://instagram.com/p/r9WOXFrVvy/?modal=true http://instagram.com/p/r9Wy2ErVgn/?modal=true

Love thaws a frozen heart. And a bucket of ice. Olaf approves and is once again reminded that some people are worth melting for    ^v^b

Also, Park Seung-il (the basketball coach/player that the Korean ALS foundation is named after and that Sooyoung talked about in one of her appearances on Strong Heart) also participated in the ice bucket challenge in his own little way, using snow spray since he can't have ice water dumped on him: 

박승일 선수와 루게릭병과 싸우는 모든분들 힘내세요! 승일희망재단 화이팅!

[jo1genie]

Genie was one of my favorite Disney characters and 1/2 of the reason for the genie in my username. My 3rd wish? That he would have remembered he wasn’t alone in this struggle that made him feel like he was stuck in a teeny space smaller than that lamp. People that help others smile and laugh need people to help them smile and laugh too #rip #robinwilliams #genie #3rdwish #thankyouforthecountlesslaughs #morethanjustthebestsupportingactor #bestactor #bestcomedian #소원을말해봐wastheotherreasonforgenie

[jo1genie]

“My dear baby, if you survive, remember I love you.”

The wait was worth it for this beautiful song and MV based on a true story of a mother sacrificing herself to protect her baby from the Sichuan Earthquake. Plus, Tao and Victoria play the characters in the MV ^v^b

[jo1genie]

このIndestructible Unbreakable 決して壊れない絆 魂はtwin soul (twin soul) たとえあなたが 崖から落ちそうになったとしても その手だけは　はなさないの

Indestructible… 守り抜くから…

あなたのおかげかな　随分I like myself 嫌いなこともだいぶね　減ったりして 愛を知ると人は強くなれるって 遠い昔　パパが言っていたこと

This indestructible, unbreakable bond <3

Thank you for 7 years. 고마워요. ありがとう